A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7698863 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70422289 epoch_slot_no: 265489 block_no: 7698686 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 44516 time: 2022-08-31 23:29:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d5b6cdf5156b97e1a07a9153249d34878d926e47c77a4bfbe93a3297558af33Block Operator
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